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Spring Break is a fun time to get outside, enjoy the beautiful spring weather and visit the Houston Zoo! Expect heavy traffic in and around the park during Spring Break. Parking is limited in Hermann Park, and motor vehicle access to the Park may be restricted to prevent gridlock. Find out your best parking options and how to best navigate the traffic, so you’ll have more time for Zoo fun!

Want to know how to make the most of your school trip to the Houston Zoo? Join us at one of the Field Experience Workshops as we identify learning opportunities around the Zoo and strategies to ensure your field trip is a success! This experience will take place on Zoo grounds from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Want to know how to make the most of your school trip to the Houston Zoo? Join us at one of the Field Experience Workshops as we identify learning opportunities around the Zoo and strategies to ensure your field trip is a success! This experience will take place on Zoo grounds from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Want to know how to make the most of your school trip to the Houston Zoo? Join us at one of the Field Experience Workshops as we identify learning opportunities around the Zoo and strategies to ensure your field trip is a success! This experience will take place on Zoo grounds from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Discover new techniques for exploring vocabulary and energizing your classroom! Identify strategies to build relationships and increase teamwork among your students. These tactics and techniques can be utilized with all grade levels.

Students losing focus? Hard to get them excited about concepts? Join us for a day full of boredom busting strategies, zoo tours and animal visitors. In this workshop, discover techniques that are sure to educate while entertaining students…EduTainment!

On your mark, get set, LEARN! In this fun-filled day, the whole family will get a chance to exercise their minds as well as their bodies as we play games to demonstrate concepts such as predator/prey relationships, working together as a pack, and more. Game time will also include data collection skills and interpretation.

Remember: If you are a Club H.S. member, this day is included in your membership.

Spend the night at the Zoo on a Wild Winks overnight for a fun-filled and totally unique after-hours experience. All overnights include interactive activities, touchable animals, pizza dinner, and a continental breakfast.

Wild Winks dates for Spring 2015 run through May 30. Get your reservation today to secure your spot! Online registration for overnights closes the Sunday before the scheduled program. Please note, a minimum of 15 participants must be in attendance to conduct overnights.

The Houston Zoo is Bringing Silverbacks in a BIG way and we want you to celebrate with us! You’ve seen the incredible murals around town celebrating the return of gorillas to the Houston Zoo, and we’re throwing a city-wide block party at one of the murals! Meet the amazing gorilla mural artists, enjoy food from local food trucks*, and learn more about our seven western lowland gorillas and their new Houston Zoo home.